Christopher S. "Chris" Harrison

Christopher Harrison has over 25 years’ experience advising financial institutions, funds and corporate and government entities on complex capital markets and leveraged finance transactions. He is a thorough and skilled practitioner in a variety of industries including media, telecommunications, transportation, energy and financial services.A client-centric approach to capital markets and finance mattersChristopher has vast experience working with investment funds and advising on effective implementation of capital and activist strategies. He has advised several funds and bondholder groups on issues such as the Companies Act, hold outs, consent solicitations, the use of UK/EU insolvency, exchange offers and US Bankruptcy Code procedures.Clients appreciate Christopher’s extensive experience in a wide variety of matters coupled with his in-depth approach. Recognized as one of the best financial services attorneys in the UK, Christopher maintains a great awareness of his clients’ businesses and their needs. Clients look to Christopher for assistance with their most elaborate equity and debt matters, including spin-offs, acquisitions and disposals.Chris also has many years of experience representing lenders, leasing companies, equity investors, and airlines in leasing, portfolio trading, secured lending, and capital markets transactions involving commercial aircraft and in airport financing, and heads Katten's London aircraft finance practice.